Biogas
Biogas and Biomethane Production in the UK
In this article, we look ahead to likely developments in UK biogas and biomethane in 2024 to give you our thoughts on the trends likely to develop this year for better, and in some cases, for worse for the anaerobic digestion (AD) industry sector in the United Kingdom. As energy costs remain high and record profits […]
Turning Poop Into Power (Power Poop!): The Future of Sustainable Energy
What is the world coming to when we say we will talk about power poop! Yes! Turning poop into power! Are we crazy? No not at all. There is nothing silly or childish about this revolution in bioenergy and waste management. To put it bluntly: Using livestock poo and human toilet waste as fuel. In […]
Seasons Greetings to All Our Visitors and Subscribers
Hi! Seasons Greetings to all who visit our website, and if you don’t celebrate Christmas please also accept our best wishes. We hope this year’s Christmas card (top of page) brings a smile to your face. We also so much hope that reading our articles through 2023 has been enjoyable. Amazingly, we have just realized […]
Biomethane vs Biogas: Understanding the Differences
A Comparison Between Biomethane vs Biogas: What You Need to Know In today’s quest for sustainable solutions, the words ‘biogas’ and ‘biomethane’ often buzz around with considerable confusion. As renewable energy sources derived from organic waste rise in importance, understanding these terms becomes essential. But it is simple, the key fact to remember is: Biogas is often […]
The Balloon Biogas Plant: A Sustainable Solution For Renewable Energy Generation
The Balloon Biogas Plant can be a long-term answer to renewable power production for small farms and rural communities. Stick around while we make the case for that hypothesis in this article! While searching for renewable energy solutions, you might have stumbled upon the concept of balloon biogas plants. These unique constructions use heat-sealed plastic or […]
Solid State Anaerobic Digestion (SSAD): Turning Waste into Biogas
Solid State Anaerobic Digestion (SSAD) is a cutting-edge technology that is revolutionizing the way we think about waste management and renewable energy production. In this introductory section, we will delve into the world of SSAD, shed light on its significance, and explore how recent engineering advances have transformed the landscape of anaerobic digestion. Anaerobic digestion […]
How To Measure Biogas
Understanding how to measure biogas accurately can be a puzzling task for many. Did you know that measuring it requires specialised techniques due to its composition and flow rates? This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to measure both the quality and quantity of biogas effectively. Let’s explore this valuable energy source together! Key Takeaways to Remember […]
Biogas in Africa as a Replacement for Fossil Fuels in Sub-Saharan Africa
Biogas in Africa can have a central role in the replacement of fossil fuels in Sub-Saharan Africa and in providing affordable and clean energy as identified in the 2030 UN SDG 7. So, despite many setbacks and our previously voiced very real concerns about transparency and accountability when things go wrong, we provide this updated […]
The Dark Side of Biogas Development Aid in Africa: A Call for Transparency
A number of researchers have been highlighting a dark side to the continuing use of biogas development aid in Africa. That lies in literally hundreds of unseen unreported failures of international development agency-funded biogas projects in Africa. But, the problem is far from limited to Africa and is happening in many other developing nations as […]
COMAH Regulations for Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Plants
Read this article for an understanding of the UK “COMAH Regulations for Anaerobic Digestion” as they apply to Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Plants. The UK’s Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH)1 regulations are an important statutory instrument, overseeing all establishments that handle significant quantities of hazardous substances. With recent concerns expressed by the UK Health […]
How to Eliminate CO2 from Biogas? “Scrubbing” Explained
Here we explain how to Eliminate CO2 from Biogas, (or CO2 Scrubbing). Biogas can be upgraded to pipeline natural gas quality (biomethane) for use as a renewable natural gas, but as part of the upgrading process, it will be necessary to remove the carbon dioxide (CO2) from the biogas. This upgraded gas may also be […]
Rice Straw Biogas – How to Make Clean Fuel from Rice Crop Residues and Decarbonise
Biogas from rice straw (rice straw biogas production) is a proven technology that is still almost completely untapped. Around 300 million tonnes of waste rice straw is burnt in fields across Asia every year. Rice accounts for 48% of all greenhouse gas emissions from crops globally or 1,000 MT of CO2e/yr. Straw burning is producing […]
How Biogas is Produced from Waste: Making Clean Renewable Energy from Muck
We are hoping that you are looking for information on how biogas is produced from waste. We will explain that in just a moment. But, first, we ask you to pause for thought, because the whole idea of energy from a fuel good enough to replace natural gas, must at first sound like nonsense! Yes? […]
Anaerobic Digestion in South Africa – Biogas an Untapped Renewable Resource
The adoption of Anaerobic Digestion in South Africa is at an early stage in what will be a large and productive local industry if developed to even a small proportion of its full potential. For anyone familiar with the country it must be undeniable that they have large untapped renewable resources in all forms of […]
How the U.S. “Moving Forward Act” is Boosting the Biogas Industry
The Moving Forward Act, passed by the US House of Representatives in 2020, is a comprehensive infrastructure package aimed at boosting sustainable technologies and creating new jobs. The act includes provisions that specifically support the biogas industry, which has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create renewable energy. In this updated article, we […]
